Secret Spots: Rooster Coffee House on Broadview Avenue

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Rooster Coffee House, Toronto
Rooster Coffee House on Broadview
Rooster Coffee House, Toronto
Rooster Coffee House on Broadview

Driving north on the long residential stretch of Broadview Avenue north of Gerrard Street, you will stumble upon a charming west-facing patio belonging to an even more charming coffee shop: the Rooster Coffee House. The popular indie cafe, which has been open for about a year-and-a-half, is the bearer of the essential three S’s for success: 1) serendipity for its surprising location, tucked as it is among a residential enclave 2) scenery for its prized spot at Riverdale Avenue directly across from serene Riverdale Park, and 3) style for its sophisticated interior, complete with a communal table and free Wi-Fi, and magnetic curb appeal. On any given day, local Riverdale residents swarm the front patio, with or without their canine friends (the patio is dog-friendly) enjoying the Rooster’s lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos made with Te Aro beans, which the owners roast several times a week. In order to support local businesses, many of the Rooster’s cookies and sweets are made by a neighbour in the area, while sandwiches are from the divine Loïc Gourmet on Queen Street East. If you’re a downtown or west-end dweller, it’s time to go east, my friend, and discover what all the hype is about.

Rooster Coffee House, 479 Broadview Avenue (at Riverdale Avenue), 416-995-1530.

Rooster Coffee House Desserts
Pastries at Rooster Coffee House
Rooster Coffee House
Rooster Coffee House on Broadview

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